Estimator (manufacturing)

Hunter Selection Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Estimator for a manufacturing role in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will manage quotations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customer requirements. Experience in Continuous Improvement and a background in engineering are essential. The role offers a starting salary of GBP30,000 and a 9% company pension plan. If you are detail-oriented and have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, apply today.

Benefits

9% company pension (5% employer + 4% employee)

Qualifications

• Experience in Continuous Improvement or Manufacturing Engineer roles.
• A proven track record of implementing improvements in processes and operational effectiveness.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiries to ensure compliant quotations are supplied.
• Manage quote amendments pre- and post-sale.
• Communicate regularly with external customers for quotations.
• Answer general technical enquiries regarding specifications and regulations.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure quality.
• Contribute to the quoting process improvements.
• Ensure KPIs related to estimation and engagement are met.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Management

Proficient in Microsoft Word

2D and/or 3D CAD

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Education

HNC in Engineering discipline or equivalent

Job description

Estimator (Manufacturing)

Cardiff

An exciting opportunity to join a successful award-winning market leader, who has supplied high-quality products and trusted building solutions to some തന്നെ iconic and high‑profile projects around the world.

Salary & Benefits

• A starting salary of GBP30'000
• 9% company pension (5% employer contribution + 4% employee contribution)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review enquiries to ensure the ability to supply compliant quotations within the company’s product range.
• Ensure all quotations are 100% accurate, including relevant margins, and comply with certification requirements.Manage quote amendments pre‑ and post‑sale to meet customer and project needs. Raise DFA’s (Design for Approval) when required, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate regularly with external customers to ensure comprehensive and compliant quotations.
• Maintain regular customer contact regarding key quotations to address inquiries and updates.
• Answer general technical enquiries, including specifications, certifications, and building regulations, consulting the technical team when necessary.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and processes to trouvez s’assure consistency and quality.
• Continuously look for ways to improve the quoting process and contribute to operational efficiencies.
• Ensure KPIs related to estimation and customer engagement are met consistently.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Continuous Improvement / Production Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer role.
• Educated to HNC level (or equivalent Affair) in an Engineering discipline would be beneficial willow.
• Lean Management.
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• Must olw be fully proficient in the use of software Microsoft word. Experience of 2D and / or 3D CAD would be beneficial.
• A proven track record of implementing improvements in processes and operational effectiveness.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with hakegood understanding of manufacturing processes.

If you would like more information, Kieran Russell on #.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices across theulkan UK, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the경 protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct ayeuna Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies cripple we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.